Safety Manager (Transmission & Distribution)

MYR Group•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

The Safety Manager ensures employee adherence to company safety policies and procedures and supports projects across designated geographical locations. The role manages the ongoing safety program, partners with Operations on safety staffing, verifies fieldwork compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, and provides leadership and guidance to safety engineers. The position also coordinates training, supports improvements to safety practices, conducts inspections and evaluations, contributes to safety-related publications and accident briefs, and reports on safety activities and studies. Essential functions are performed at a company-designated office or field location. The employee is expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and any applicable industry-specific professional and ethical standards. Other duties may be assigned. Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., provides transmission, distribution, substation, live line, clean energy, telecommunications, maintenance, and emergency restoration services nationwide. The company describes its culture as emphasizing safety, integrity, respect, initiative, employee growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Experience with OSHA recordkeeping, reporting, and Method of Procedure (MOP) writing.
Experience in job hazard and safety analysis within the transmission and distribution industry.
Experience in transmission and distribution line construction.
Management experience in a safety role.
Safety or related technical undergraduate degree, such as CSP (as stated in the posting).
Safety-related credentials, such as OSHA 501 or OTI certifications.
Experience with risk management.
Effective communication skills, including strong written and oral communication.
Reliability and punctuality.
Self-starter and team-player qualities.
Positive attitude.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of utility and construction safety programs.
OSHA/DOT-related experience.
OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and OSHA 500 (Train the Trainer) certification.
Basic computer and typing skills.
Knowledge of OSP (OSHA Strategic Partnership).

Responsibilities

Manage the ongoing safety program.
Work with Operations to ensure proper safety staffing.
Verify fieldwork compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, company policy, and industry best practices.
Audit safety engineers and provide meaningful feedback, leadership, and guidance.
Coordinate cross-training and conduct training as necessary.
Assist management in improving safety practices and procedures.
Conduct and report on advance-notice and no-notice inspections, surveys, and evaluations.
Receive and review accident briefs, safety-related publications, bulletins, and reports, and participate in their development.
Provide technical and professional assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and environmental factors.
Provide progress reports on safety activities, safety reports, and safety studies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and applicable professional and ethical conduct standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, basic vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, hearing, and mental health coverage; the posting states low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums and a $15 weekly premium for employee or employee-plus-family coverage.
Dental coverage with 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Paid time off starting at 15 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays, including a floating Cultural Celebration Day.
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and annual profit-sharing potential.
Educational assistance program supporting educational costs and internal training.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Voluntary plans including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.